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Cuisinart CB 60 Cast Iron Double Burner Stainless Steel

Last Updated: April 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Review Analysis - 182 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Food Items
 57
cook, stove, cooking, burners, boil
+81%
-19%
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" ...  It’s like a regular stove.  ...  "
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" ...  This does a great job if heating to temperature quickly and maintains temperature throughout cook times.  ...  "
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" ...  It's like cooking on a regular stovetop.  ...  "
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" ...  A little slower to heat than a traditional stove, but cooks nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  We were shocked at how well the larger burner works!  ...  "
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" ...  The larger burner heats faster than the smaller burner.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s true that the big burner is faster than the small one. ... I use the small one to keep food warm or cook slowly if I’m using the bigger one. ... The big burner won’t get as hot as a normal kitchen burner, but I am able to cook in a decent amount of time.  ...  "
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" ...  The large one is hot enough for frying.  ...  "
Heating
 41
heats, burner, food, small burner, cook
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Takes for ever to heat up small burner takes the longest  ...  "
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" ...  I use the small one to keep food warm or cook slowly if I’m using the bigger one.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick, even heating.  ...  "
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" ...  It takes time to heat to the maximum but it does the job for light cooking.  ...  "
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" ...  being using it over a month as we do our kitchen over burner are hot and good to cook on if you boil water for spaghetti cover the pot the water will boil faster  ...  "
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" ...  I was very impressed with how quickly the burner on the left heated and it was hot!  ...  "
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" ...  This works great, gets really hot, and we used it with a generator when we lost power in a storm to cook an entire meal!  ...  "
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" ...  So far I used only the larger of the two heating plates. ... It is more geared for a college dorm room for heating food.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 25
stopped working, year, lasted, burner, 2 years
+40%
-60%
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" ...  Bought one in April 2018, broke in Dec 2018.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this item September 2016 and did not write a review before. ... However, after a year and a half, the big burner stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  Broke down after 3.5 months of using ... This has been working fine until after 3.5 months of using, the left side (the one I use for cooking the most) completely stopped working, the right side is burning really low and slowly.  ...  "
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" ...  This appliance died within three weeks of occasional use.  ...  "
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" ...  This was delivered almost 3 months ago to the day and 3 days ago it started to fail and I can't return it at this point.  ...  "
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" ...  Broken after two days using it.  ...  "
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" ...  One side stopped working after a few weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  Four months later it does not work well, does not heat, or takes a long time to warm up.  ...  "
Cleaning
 15
clean, well, easy, burner, wish
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Clean immediately after use.  ...  "
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" ...  Good looking, easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Superb quality, especially as it pertains to quick and easy cleanup.  ...  "
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" ...  Nothing burned and easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  It is well built and is very easy to clean up and is just what we needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Is easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  The way the burners are made, almost completely sealed at the top, makes them very easy to clean with no hidden cracks.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy clean up!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 11
easy to clean, easy to use, use, move, countertop
+100%
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" ...  Easy use, but takes a little bit long to get hot.  ...  "
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" ...  The only thing is it stains a little easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Superb quality, especially as it pertains to quick and easy cleanup.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy clean up!  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to move from storage to countertop and back again.  ...  "
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" ...  Good looking, easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Is easy to clean.  ...  "
Capacity
 11
apartment, renovation, remodeled, works great, stove
+100%
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" ...  we live in a small in-laws apartment, with only cabinets and a sink as our "kitchen" this plug in movable piece is a great addition to our little space.  ...  "
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" ...  I am using my garage as kitchen and this double burner has been great!  ...  "
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" ...  Great for families, brewing, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Using it during a kitchen renovation.  ...  "
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" ...  Solved my stove issue, works great for studio apartment.  ...  "
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" ...  This worked out very well in her small apartment by setting an extra table up since there was not enough counter space.  ...  "
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" ...  We were having our kitchen remodeled and put this burner in our makeshift kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  Our guest use it in our apartment and find it sufficient for the small kitchenette .  ...  "
Ease of Cleaning
 10
well, easy, clean, use, easily
+100%
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" ...  Nothing burned and easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Clean immediately after use.  ...  "
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" ...  Superb quality, especially as it pertains to quick and easy cleanup.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy clean up!  ...  "
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" ...  Good looking, easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Well made and easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Is easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  It is well built and is very easy to clean up and is just what we needed.  ...  "
Marketplace
 8
amazon, works as advertised, review, return, past
+50%
-50%
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" ...  It's 5 days past when I can return it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  We got this from Amazon in May 2018, and it has never worked well.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this item September 2016 and did not write a review before.  ...  "
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" ...  After having it delayed 3 times by one retailer I canceled the order, ordering it from another retailer. ... The second retailer's website said I could get it by Dec 9.  ...  "
Returns
 7
days, amazon, returning, returned, refund
-100%
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" ...  First one that shipped was damaged and had to return.  ...  "
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" ...  It's 5 days past when I can return it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Now, that the return window is closed (only a a month since the day it was purchased).  ...  "
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" ...  returned for a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Now not returnable.  ...  "
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" ...  We can't return it because we purchased in September.  ...  "
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" ...  One of the downsides to buying on Amazon is after 30 days they don't even give you an option to return a product after 30 days.  ...  "
Baking
 7
cook, boil, works great, space, remodeled
+100%
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" ...  I started the cooking on the left (because of what others have said) and then switched to the right burner and it continued cooking perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  The big ring is for cooking and the smaller one has less power and is more for keeping warm/gentle cooking. ... Great purchase which allowed us to cook whilst our kitchen was being remodeled.  ...  "
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" ...  They do all their cooking on this now!  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend this product for its durability and if you have a limited space for cooking.  ...  "
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" ...  It's like cooking on a regular stovetop.  ...  "
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" ...  This was our only cooktop during that time, and we continued to cook on a daily basis.  ...  "
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" ...  Cooking-wise, it works well.  ...  "
Size
 6
sleek, portable, light, large, heavy
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Good size n light to carry on  ...  "
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" ...  Love this hot plate perfect size  ...  "
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" ...  Takes a while to heat up the plates, but once you do, this unit is very usable, portable and works well.  ...  "
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" ...  Heavy duty but light enough to easily move it.  ...  "
Build Quality
 6
well built, stove, plates, months, looks
+83%
-17%
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" ...  If you are lucky enough to have a nice set of French copper it works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  All of the knobs, the feet, Are solidly constructed and I couldn’t be happier!  ...  "
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" ...  I like the build and design but it is Huge.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall it was a great buy and with its modern look, it feels like a mini version of a real stove.  ...  "
Price
 5
waste, money, huge, buy, 2014
+60%
-40%
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" ...  I use it for a long time I didn’t have a kitchen very good for a little price  ...  "
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" ...  Good for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Price match from local stores is looking better and better.  ...  "
Programs
 5
cook, stove, soups, dutch, burner
+100%
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" ...  I found that you can actually cook on BOTH burners.  ...  "
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" ...  7 at dutch oven soups, stews .  ...  "
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" ...  Needed for temporary stove.  ...  "
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" ...  I just use a counter top and this beauty along with a counter top oven.  ...  "
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" ...  Between the convection/toaster oven and this well constructed double burner, we are able to cook like normal while living in our basement (kitchen remodel upstairs).  ...  "
Storage
 5
small, large, counter space, cooking, sealed
+80%
-20%
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" ...  This worked out very well in her small apartment by setting an extra table up since there was not enough counter space.  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend this product for its durability and if you have a limited space for cooking.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to move from storage to countertop and back again.  ...  "
For Travel
 4
use, bought, travel, home
+100%
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" ...  Bought this to use while camping, just the right size for us.  ...  "
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" ...  We bought this for travel, but use it everyday at home as extra cooking surfaces.  ...  "
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" ...  Good for camping  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommend for all Camping needs.  ...  "
Controls
 4
turn, temperature, one
+50%
-50%
Design
 4
sleek, looks, look, design
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I like the build and design but it is Huge.  ...  "
Overall performance
 3
done, heat, gets, slow, fine
+100%
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" ...  It’s fine for the money and getting the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  And we have been using it for around a month and it has done the job well.  ...  "
Product As Described
 3
exactly as described
+100%
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" ...  Exactly as described  ...  "
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" ...  As you can see on the picture it boils good.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Delivery
 3
months, january, days, box, ago
+33%
-67%
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" ...  purchase January 8th, delivered January 12th, failed March 13th.  ...  "
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" ...  This was delivered almost 3 months ago to the day and 3 days ago it started to fail and I can't return it at this point.  ...  "

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